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To understand the risks posed by AI, follow the money

O'Reilly on Data

It’s difficult to argue with David Collingridge’s influential thesis that attempting to predict the risks posed by new technologies is a fool’s errand. However, there is one class of AI risk that is generally knowable in advance. We ought to heed Collingridge’s warning that technology evolves in uncertain ways.

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Enabling a data-driven IT modernization strategy

CIO Business Intelligence

The big picture : In the midst of a rush to technology modernization, it’s critical to ensure the organization’s data assets are not overlooked. Why it matters:  Data-driven business decisions must factor prominently in modernization efforts. The bottom line:  Don’t leave data behind.

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How Novanta’s CIO mobilized its data-driven transformation

CIO Business Intelligence

When I joined, there was a lot of silo data everywhere throughout the organization, and everyone was doing their own reporting. It was also a lot of churning for the different groups to come up with those data on the weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.” But where to begin? “We That’s the first level of a cultural shift.

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4 IT Management Best Practices Data-Driven Businesses Must Practice

Smart Data Collective

Data-driven businesses are far more successful than companies that don’t utilize data to their advantage. Unfortunately, they often find that managing their data effectively can be a challenge. Companies that rely on big data need a reliable IT department. Keep reading to learn how to do this.

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Product lifecycle management for data-driven organizations 

IBM Big Data Hub

The key foundation of a strong PLM strategy is healthy and orderly product data, but data management is where enterprises struggle the most. To take advantage of new technologies such as AI for product innovation, it is crucial that enterprises have well-organized and managed data assets.

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What is Model Risk and Why Does it Matter?

DataRobot Blog

With the big data revolution of recent years, predictive models are being rapidly integrated into more and more business processes. This provides a great amount of benefit, but it also exposes institutions to greater risk and consequent exposure to operational losses.

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Aiding Architecture & Engineering Firms with Data-Driven Learning

Smart Data Collective

Data analytics is incredibly valuable for helping people. More institutions are recognizing this, so the market for data analytics in education is projected to be worth over $57 billion by 2030. We have previously talked about the many ways that big data is disrupting education. Micro-learning Methodology.